Sumeru News — Buddhism in Canada
www.canadianbuddhism.info gets an overhaul
Buddhism in Canada Buddhist community Buddhist Shrine Project Groups
Well, overhaul is perhaps an exaggeration! We’re updating our database at www.canadianbuddhism.info and contacting as many of Canada’s 480+ Buddhist organizations as we can to verify their listing information. We want to keep track of everybody who’s moved, changed a phone number or contact name, revised their public programs, etc. If you have noticed any glitches... Read more »
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Last minute Thich Nhat Hanh Toronto Tickets for Aug 17
Buddhism Buddhism in Canada Events Thich Nhat Hanh Toronto Visiting Teachers Zen
Dear Friends, Hope this finds you smiilng. :)We want to let you know that we will be releasing some special “Day of Show” tickets for Thich Nhat Hanh’s public talk in Toronto at the Sony Centre. These Day of Show tickets will only be available in person at the Sony Centre box office starting at... Read more »
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Interfaith dialogue on Richmond’s “Highway to Heaven”
British Columbia Buddhism in Canada Buddhist community Interfaith Vancouver
The “Highway to Heaven” in Richmond, BC, is home to a multitude of religious institutions, including Buddhist. Here’s an article from the Vancouver Sun, about how they all get along, and about interfaith dialogue and cooperation between them. The Thrangu Buddhist Temple is a leader in this, as they are in eco-action initiatives on their... Read more »
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Fake Buddhist monks “begging” in Toronto
Buddhism in Canada Buddhist community Charity Toronto
This just in, from the CBC… The sight of Buddhist monks asking for money on the streets of Toronto is ringing alarm bells for some, especially when it appears certain men with shaved heads and coloured robes are not what they seem. Toronto police have received nearly a dozen complaints about men dressed as monks... Read more »
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West Van Buddhist philanthropist appointed to Order of BC
British Columbia Buddhism in Canada Charity Vancouver
Celebrating their support of healthcare and children’s education in B.C., two West Vancouver residents, Robert Ho and Sergio Cocchia, have been appointed to the Order of British Columbia. Ho is a philanthropist who has donated millions of dollars to healthcare institutions and universities and director of the Tung Lin Kok Yuen Buddhist charity. Full story... Read more »
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